Krissan led Elena to her bedroom, her mind racing with the events that had just transpired. The look on Deyonjay's face, the revelation of their daughter, the sheer chaos of it all—it was overwhelming. But now, she had to face a different challenge: explaining everything to Elena.
Once inside the room, Krissan knelt down to Elena's level, holding her gently by the shoulders. The little girl's eyes were wide with confusion and fear. "Mommy, why was that man so angry? Why did he hurt you?"
Krissan took a deep breath, steadying herself. She needed to find the right words, to make Elena understand without scaring her further. "Elena, that man... he's your father."
Elena's eyes widened even more. "My father? But you never told me I had a father."
Krissan nodded, her heart aching. "I know, s
